Trusting the Journey If you feel impatient to move beyond obstacles and reach your destination as soon as possible, your very impatience can keep you stuck on a plateau. Each relationship, situation and moment contains the perfect conditions to unlearn the deceptions that keep you from seeing that the journey is timeless, and the destination is constantly present. Speaker: Linda Lee is based in Brighton from where she coordinates the activities of the Brahma Kumaris in the locality. Linda has travelled to many countries around the world sharing her enthusiasm for the practical yet simple way of life that the Brahma Kumaris wisdom teaches. She has a deep love for truth and always speaks from her own experience with refreshing honesty and humour.

Regaining Inner Strength Whether it’s changing a detrimental habit or facing new or challenging situations; when we lack inner strength, everything feels like a struggle. Our speaker this evening will explore how we can cultivate our mental and spiritual strength and build the resilience needed to successfully navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. Speaker: Hans Haiert Hans has been a student of the Brahma Kumaris since 1990 and helps in the coordination of the Munich Centre since 1995. He also assists with BK service on a national level in Germany. His speciality is to look at this spiritual knowledge from the universal perspectives of science, psychology and philosophy. Hans has shared his insights in lectures and seminars in more than 40 countries. A qualified lawyer, specialising in environmental laws, he also holds a degree in economics.

Colourful and vibrant are words we use to describe people whose energy brightens our day. However, when we forget our true selves and get stuck in negativity it’s as if we’ve turned down the brightness level on our soul, and we get stuck in a black, white and grey world. Since colours are frequencies, what does it feel like to be living the full spectrum of our true selves? Speaker: Shantanu Mandal is a graduate in Fashion Design from the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology in Kolkata, India and also holds a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Shantanu is passionate about values and how they can be lived and applied in the fields of education, well-being, youth and the environment. In 2019, Shantanu was one of seven youths to be funded by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to attend COP 25 in Madrid. Since then he has been representing the Brahma Kumaris Youth at a number of high profile environmental conferences. Shantanu is currently living and volunteering for the national coordinating office of the Brahma Kumaris in London.

Embracing Equity - From the Inside Out Honouring the theme of International Women’s Day In humanity’s journey towards higher consciousness, we are witnessing the birth of a compassionate human family which seeks for all to survive and thrive as equals. Equality however, isn’t just the result of a society that makes room at the table for all, it is an eternal truth, which if recognised by the heart, makes equity a natural expression of our deeper spiritual kinship. Join Jane Kay in conversation with Sarah Trueman Jane first started meditating with the Brahma Kumaris in Brazil in 1981. She spent time in Brazil, Florida and Costa Rica co-ordinating activities for BK centres. Jane is currently a Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds. She is a warm, engaging and insightful speaker with a wealth of experience. Jane enjoys sharing the wisdom contained within the teachings of Raja Yoga and the benefits of their practical application in her life. Sarah is an engaging facilitator with a light hearted and down to earth approach. She enjoys sharing the methods she uses to experience self-esteem. Sarah has been a student of Raja Yoga meditation for over 20 years, creating self-development workshops both for the Brahma Kumaris and as a self employed trainer and coach in the public and private sectors. She currently facilitates and coordinates events and social media for the Brahma Kumaris in Leeds.

As the atmosphere of spring enters the soul, the desire arises to clear off the weeds, nourish the soil and plant seeds with the hope of creating a future landscape of colour, fragrance and beauty for all to enjoy. Such predictable abundance of nature, echoes the richness of our own inner being and the inspiration and impulse for growth. Speaker: Georgina Valentine With a background in the arts and a lifelong interest in the natural world, Georgina has explored the connection between the inner and outer worlds through meditation, work in the community and creative activities. Now based in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire, Georgina spent 25 years helping to co-ordinate BK activities in Sheffield.

We spend over one third of our life sleeping. Sleep is not only comforting but is essential for our physical and mental well-being. Yet over a quarter of the population report having poor quality sleep. The media have even coined a term for it: junk sleep. Too much stimulation, worry and anxiety are some of the main culprits. In this talk explore the mysterious world of sleep along with some practical tips to secure a more soothing snooze. Now based in Leeds, Joanna Kitto is the co-ordinator of the Brahma Kumaris activities in the Isle of Man. She formerly worked as a Psychology lecturer for over 25 years in Hong Kong and the Isle of Ma

In 2022, a new word ‘permacrisis’ emerged to describe the wave of political, economic, social, health and environmental crises that are erupting all over the world and challenging us in our everyday life. Not surprisingly, many people are feeling insecure, fed up, SAD (Stressed, Anxious or Depressed) or blue. In this evening’s talk we will explore alternative ways to support our mental, emotional and spiritual health, lift our spirits and give us hope. Speaker: John McConnel is a stress management trainer and former prison governor and social worker. He has been studying and teaching Raja Yoga meditation with the Brahma Kumaris for over 30 years. John has a strong interest in the practical application of spiritual principles and insights in daily life. He is the author of Breaking Through The Darkness:how to defeat depression, anxiety and stress - a spiritual perspective.

Those who live in the past talk of significant others who became less significant over time. Those who live in the present consider the significant other to be the person in front of them right now. Those who live in eternity will look to the One Significant Other, who is always with them, alongside all the others as they come and go. That One is truly significant and though sometimes elusive and mysterious, considers you a significant other too. Speaker: Maureen Chen is a native of Sydney, Australia, and is currently the Co-ordinator of the Yarra Valley Living Centre, a retreat centre near Melbourne. She is the author of a book: Mystic at the Edge, a Western Woman Coloured by Asia, a deep and reflective spiritual travelogue of her own journey. Maureen has coordinated med

We tend to make mistakes when we are off centre, rushing, anxious. And if we don’t know how to respond in a constructive way to these mistakes, they can multiple until we are overwhelmed and completely off course. But with the right response, it is possible to get back on track and we may even find that mistakes are the making of us. Speaker: Dorte Haun Nielsen Dorte has been practising Raja Yoga meditation since 2005 and works as a social worker in Aarhus, Denmark. She helps to coordinate the activities of the Brahma Kumaris Centre in Aarhus and is involved in planning and coordinating local and international retreats. Dorte brings a light, practical and authentic touch to the courses and lectures she conducts.

An Evening of Conversation & Meditation It's easy to compromise on our humanity and that of others when we're preoccupied with meeting our basic needs. A Compassionate response to life's challenges can be hard to hold on to. When our inner compass is guided by our natural goodness, we inherently live with care and respect - nothing and no one can take that away. Can we hopeful for a more dignified world? One without war or poverty? Equal of opportunity? No Suffering? Brahma Baba, the founder of the Brahma Kumaris, had an unwavering fath in humanity and our ability to change the world for the better. This event honours the vision and faith he had and we invite you to join us to explore what we can do as individuals to rekindle human dignity. With Sister Jayanti, Sudesh Didi, Glynis German and Nina Buchanon.

Life is a series of mini-deaths and new beginnings. Year by year, and even moment by moment, scenes, roles and relationships are embraced and then fade away. Life by its very nature is transient and yet sometimes we find it difficult to let go and move on. Join Ash Patel to explore how we can fully savour the richness of each experience in life without holding on and welcome a bright future free from shadows of the past. Ash works as a Sales leader in the IT industry. He is an experienced practitioner of Raja Yoga meditation and its teachings having realized the power of meditation and good wishes. With compassion and heartfulness, he continues to learn and apply its practical application across all aspects of his life, to bring about transformative change.

Something or someone has just upset you: a perceived injustice, a disappointment or a flash of jealousy, maybe. When an emotional storm is raging inside us, it seems we have two options. We either ‘express’ - let it all out, speak our heart, but often the repercussions double our trouble. Or we ‘suppress’ - keep it all in, allow it to fester and ferment and risk creating serious illness in the long term. Is there a third way? By ‘processing’ the emotions, checking the reality of the thoughts that are fueling the fire inside us, perhaps we can ultimately find the truth that sets us free. Speaker: Radha Gupta Radha is a meditation teacher based in Rome, Italy. She was introduced to Raja Yoga during her childhood in India where she grew up. She deepened her practice in the UK and subsequently in Italy where she currently coordinates the activities of the Brahma Kumaris centre together with her work at a Rome-based UN Agency.